As Israel becomes increasingly isolated internationally, the army stated that two Thai workers, presumed kidnapped by Hamas, were actually killed by the group on Oct. 7.
Israel to abolish free trade deal with Turkey, impose 100% tariff on Turkish imports, finance minister says
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday said Israel would abolish its free trade agreement with Turkey and also impose a 100% tariff on other imports from Turkey in retaliation for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to halt exports to Israel.
Pope Francis to visit Turkey next year, Ecumenical Patriarch says
Pope Francis is planning to visit Turkey next year to mark the anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the spiritual head of the world’s Orthodox Christians said on Thursday.
Georgian PM highlights Turkey as “number one trade partner”
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Thursday highlighted Turkey as “the number one trade partner” for Georgia and said he had discussed the prospects of further deepening bilateral trade relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Iran Determined to Expand Trade with Turkey in Electricity Sector
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The CEO of Iran’s Power Generation … the CEO of the Turkish Energy Exchange stressed the need to bolster bilateral cooperation in the financial markets of electricity, according to …
Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries
The shutdown, which Turkey’s Islamist-leaning president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on May 3, is putting pressure on prices in Israel and cutting off a major trade route for kosher food.
Turkey, Greece reach understanding on contentious Aegean marine park plan
Coming only four months after Erdogan’s landmark visit to Athens, the Aegean marine park plan has led to a fresh strain amid a rapprochement between the two neighbors. Turkey regards the Aegean marine park plan as an attempt by Greece to expand its territorial waters in that region.
The Blue Homeland of Turkey: A Cause for War Between Turkey and Greece
Prologue I heard the expression “blue homeland” in the interesting summary of international daily news by a Greek publisher / broadcaster Savvas …
Greece, Turkey take small steps in light politics, keep tough issues for later
A meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara took place in a “positive atmosphere” but thorny issues and disagreements remain.
Erdogan rebukes Greek PM for calling Hamas ‘terrorists,’ says 1,000+ members being treated in Turkey
Erdogan’s comments came after the Greek prime minister told the news conference that “particularly in the Middle East there are differences with Turkey.” …